Apple has traditionally kept is smartphones locked down to prevent unauthorized app installs, but there is a program that helps companies test and distribute non-public apps. It appears that some clever and unscrupulous folks on the internet have co-opted that technology to provide hacked and pirated apps.

The offending apps include Air Canada, Hollister, Expedia, Hotels.com, and many more. These apps use technology from a customer experience analytics firm called Glassbox. It pushes a product called “session replay,” allowing app makers to see what users do in the app.

Apple has joined AT&T’s deceitful 5G E program and will allow its devices to display a logo pretending to support a technical standard it doesn’t support. 5G E is exactly the same thing as the LTE service you already buy.

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